Generic respiratory inhalers may save money, but switching devices without proper training can worsen asthma or COPD. Learn why the inhaler itself matters as much as the medicine.
Learn how the U.S. drug supply chain uses serialization, electronic tracking, and verified partners to stop counterfeit medicines before they reach patients. The DSCSA system has cut fake drug incidents by 63% since 2015.
Learn how to properly reconcile your medications after hospital discharge to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Step-by-step guide for patients and caregivers on what to ask, what to check, and how to stay safe.
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to FDA MedWatch-step by step, for patients and healthcare providers. Your report could help prevent harm to others.
Rifampin is essential for treating tuberculosis, but it interacts with dozens of medications, reducing their effectiveness. Learn how it affects birth control, HIV drugs, and liver function-and what you can do to stay safe.
Opioids provide powerful pain relief but carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence follows, and overdose can happen even to experienced users. Learn why fentanyl is so deadly, how naloxone saves lives, and what really works for recovery.
Follow these five essential rules to take your medication safely and avoid dangerous errors. Learn how to confirm the right patient, drug, dose, route, and time-and what else you need to know to stay protected.
Batch release testing is the final safety check for every pharmaceutical batch before it reaches patients. Learn what tests are required, why they matter, and how failures can lead to recalls, delays, and health risks.
Generic drugs are supposed to save money, but prices and availability vary wildly around the world. Why does the same pill cost 10x more in some countries? And why might it not even be the same drug?
Constipation, drowsiness, and nausea are common and often persistent side effects of opioid pain medications. Learn why they happen, how to manage them proactively, and what to do if they interfere with your treatment.
